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We Create Birmingham: Graham C. Boettcher

"This is one of the most creative places in the country; we've got a lot of serious practitioners in the performing arts, literary arts, visual arts, culinary arts—people that have gotten national and even international attention from right here in Birmingham... And that's something our curators and educators have really been focusing on—underscoring the talent within our own community and bringing artists onto our walls and our pedestals and our stages who are from this city."

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Exciting News from JCMP

At Create Birmingham, we believe that the creative sector has a key role to play in our community’s continued struggle for social justice, and we encourage you to learn more about the Jefferson County Memorial Project’s work and get involved!

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Virtual Conversations with Creatives: Erica Chisolm

Erica Chisolm is a fine artist and muralist who has a vision of bringing art, beauty, and inspiration to pedestrians in Black communities -- highlighting surrounding businesses, encouraging walkability, and adding value to the neighborhoods Erica describes as "culture-rich and art poor." With a mission to help others realize their opportunity to dream, the Urban Impact fellow and National Black Arts Festival award recipient is painting her way through Birmingham's historic Fourth Avenue Business District.…

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